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31/01/2012

Successful networking

By Drew Stevens

If you want to grow your business by networking it is imperative that you network with: people who are your ideal clients, people who know your ideal clients, and/or people who do business with your ideal clients. It’s that simple.

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27/01/2012

Why self-awareness and personal honesty is critical to career success and happiness

By Laura Plant

There are countless resources out there providing job finding tips. They have taught us the do’s and don’ts of resume writing, the importance of customizing our cover letters, how to network and navigate the job boards.

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10/01/2012

Growing the leader within us

By Jim Clemmer

Leadership is a verb, not a noun. Leadership is action, not a position. Leadership is defined by what we do, not the role we are in. Some people in "leadership roles" are excellent leaders.

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10/01/2012

From chaos to calm: the experts' guide to setting priorities

By Pat Lynch

One set of skills that is critical in any organization is that of setting, aligning, and implementing priorities. Setting priorities requires you to develop a process that enables you to deploy your time and energy most effectively.

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10/01/2012

10 tips to create an effective management team

By Rick Johnson

A team culture is necessary for success. Working together effectively is not automatic. It takes a specific effort and the development of a culture that is supported by executive management.

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08/12/2011

How are you shifting the performance of your people?

By Drake Editorial Team

There is a significant difference between dumping your anger or frustration on someone who is not meeting your standards, and communicating in a way that will create a real and permanent shift in behaviour – as well as the required results. 

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